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Access to NHS dental care remains an important issue for people across England, including Southend residents. Recent Nuffield Trust research found that around one in ten dental practices have relinquished their NHS contracts and moved to providing private dentistry only, around 600 practices since 2017. Southend appears to have been less affected than some other areas of England. However, reduced NHS dental provision can still mean fewer appointments, longer waits and difficu

You can Help shape the future of dementia support across Southend, Essex and Thurrock There are over 24,000 people in Essex are living with dementia, and that number is expected to grow. That's why it's so important that the voices of people with lived experience help shape the future of local support and services. As part of the refresh of the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Dementia Strategy, we're encouraging people to take a few minutes to share their views. Whether you're l

July is Disability Pride Month, a good opportunity to celebrate the lives, achievements, identities and contributions of disabled people, whilst also recognising the barriers many still face every day. Celebrated in the UK since 2015, Disability Pride Month encourages us to challenge stereotypes, tackle stigma and promote a more inclusive society. Not everyone starts from the same place. Making reasonable adjustments and removing barriers helps ensure people with disabilities